When the waitress returned with the bill, two hands reached out, but only one was able to snatch it away.

"Let me get this," he said when seeing her begin to pout. "Save it for rent."

It had been the same cycle for the past three years. She would work full-time diligently throughout the summer months, then quit to focus on studying during the school year, living on the money saved up.

"Actually," Kagome began ponderingly; chin resting against her palm as Inuyasha pulled out cash. "Sesshomaru refused any rent money from me."

"Well, it's not like he needs it."

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Posted: April 17, 2020